The award categories were especially focused on those roles that can often go unnoticed.

Max Mclean, lay member for patient and public involvement at Bradford City CCG, said: “This was our first awards ceremony and we wanted to thank people who quietly get on and help those around them make a difference – whether by being a volunteer, promoting good causes and better health in GP practices or an all-round community champion.

“Everyone who won awards seemed really pleased. It motivates people to be recognised with an award and makes them feel uplifted to be part of the good that’s being done to improve people’s health and wellbeing in Bradford.”

The awards formed an important part of the CCGs’ annual general meetings (AGMs) which were held at the end of September and attended by audiences of public, patients, partners, volunteers, membership and staff.

The AGMs were a chance for the CCGs to report back on their second year in business, highlight achievements in improving the quality of services for local people, and address some of the future challenges facing the NHS both locally and nationally.

Dr Andy Withers, clinical chair of Bradford Districts CCG, added: “The awards are a key part of our commitment to celebrating the success of individuals and teams, and recognising best practice across the CCG. We know that there are many staff, patients and volunteers who go the extra mile, have done something extraordinary, perhaps come up with innovative ideas or simply make people feel part of their local health services.”